Hopeslayer replied to militarymom06's topic in LPN, LVN Corner
In the facility where I work, the scheduler is a CNA. And that is the extent of her duties. She does not have any supivisory role over any nurse. And she shouldn't, regardless of what her leadership...
if the entire med pass needs to be addressed, the um or sup will need to look into it. since you as the nurse on the cart, will most likely not have the time to do so during your shift. not to...
Jeeeeesh! What state do you live in? Why even bother being an LPN wherever you are? I constantly assess my patients every time I see them. Administer PO meds, Injections (IM and SC) IV meds (Can't...
Holy cow! I mayy have said this before, but, Some of these posts frighten the heck out of me, lol. An entire shift of meds all at once? The nurse that was orienting you is uncaring and foolish. I...
Hopeslayer replied to dander625's topic in Geriatric, LTC
Sounds VERY familiar. Don't forget to add in a discharge and admission and you will have your standard 7-3 shift on a sub-acute unit in a SNF. :wink2: Only having 2 weeks orientation is bothersome...
That always makes me laugh. Anyway, gravity is a constant where I work. Residents will fall. What we must do is document what happened, what we immediately did to address the situation, and also,...
Wow. To be a true nurse, you have to give a small part of yourself to every patient you come in contact with. Otherwise, how can you care? I have tempered the loses with the knowledge of having given...